Grand Old Day Fun Run
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Grand Old Day
Grand Old Day is a free street festival on Grand Avenue in St. Paul, held on June 6, 2027. It has been a St. Paul tradition for fifty years and is organized by the Grand Avenue Business Association.
The event program includes a community fun run, vendor booths, food and arts vendors, a parade, live music, and a car show. It also features a range of activity zones and attractions for families and children, including an arts and nonprofit zone, a Family Fun Zone, a Sports Zone, a Glow Zone, and a Future Innovators Zone with a Kids Market.
Distances offered:
- 5K Fun Run
- Kids 1/2 mile
An event app provides an interactive map, a custom schedule, vendor listings, and options for 21+ wristbands and pit passes. Public arrival options note free parking at the Anderson Parking Facility near Grand and Cretin with a shuttle along Summit Avenue; bike parking is available at the Wedding Shoppe lot and is self-serve.
Parade and vendor application windows are planned to open in 2027; artisan, food, and standard vendor applications for 2026 are closed. Organizers describe the festival as free to the public and as supporting local businesses, artists, and community organizations while seeking partners to help cover production costs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
